Meter Technician II - Chesapeake Utilities : Job Details

Description The following Career Opportunity is currently available within Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. Position: Meter Technician II Location: Beaver Run, DE

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

What you'll be working on:

• Accurate reading and recording of meter consumption
• Process disconnection of service for non-payments
• Collection of overdue payments
• Follow appropriate steps in turning on/off of gas service
• Perform periodic Class I and II meter changes
• Check and perform fuel line pressure tests, pipe Class I and II meter sets and tie-in customer fuel lines
• Check customer equipment for code compliance, safe operation and installation
• Knowledgeable and understanding of customer needs, concerns and expectations
• Investigate leak complaints and make situation safe or take appropriate action to make situation safe
• Properly use and maintain gas detection equipment
• Ensures all orders are completed legibly, fully and accurately
• Investigate high and low bill complaints

Additional Responsibilities:

• Deliver personal contact notification during winter months
• Install remote read devices on meters
• Understand PSC policies on termination of service and theft of service
• Recognize potential hazardous situations
• Check for proper meter and regulator function
• Knowledgeable of NFPA 54 code, state and local codes and regulations
• Maintains company vehicle, tools and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• Basic principals of natural and propane gas and gas utilizing equipment
• Use of assigned tools and instruments
• Operator Qualified for position
• Excellent customer contact skills
• Conscientious work ethic
• Valid Drivers License
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Normal level of visual and hearing ability and sense of smell
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions:

• Outside, customer premises and minimal office time
• Working around potentially flammable substances
• Able to lift 20 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Adverse weather conditions and dogs
• On-call rotation to cover 24 hour response for gas leaks

Benefits/what's in it for you:

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected]

Qualifications Education High School (preferred) Experience 1 years: 7 Months + (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)